U.S. Welcomes New PA Prime Minister

The United States welcomed on Sunday night the appointment of Rami Hamdallah as the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority.

"The appointment comes at a challenging time which is also an important moment of opportunity. Together we can choose a two-state solution that will allow the Palestinians to fulfill their aspirations," said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who also thanked outgoing Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.